Visual Communications Group

Domino's Pizza Runs Unfiltered Customer Comments on Times Square Billboard

2011-07-26T16:16:00.004-05:00

Another social media fire drill for Domino's? What are your thoughts?Read it here.http://mashable.com/2011/07/25/dominos-comments-times-square/Watch it here.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5Q2Y2ZQ-4Y

Click This: Why Banner Ads Are Having a Banner Year

2011-06-23T09:52:00.096-05:00

I start my mornings with a quick b-line to the coffee machine for a much needed caffeine boost, check my emails and lastly read the latest headlines from Mashable. Today I came across an interesting article about display or banner ads and their significant rise in market share (as predicted for 2015 by eMarketer) as the top online ad segment despite their historically low click-through rate. (

Top 14 Things Marketers Need to Know About QR Codes

2011-06-15T09:07:00.010-05:00

There still might be a bit of confusion about one of my favorite marketing tools, QR Codes. LinkedIn reposted an article from Search Engine Watch titled, Top 14 Things Marketers Need to Know About QR Codes, which immediately caught my interest. Yes, I've posted my fair share of articles about this hot marketing tool. I'm sure at least half of my regular audience is tired of me talking about QR

Announcement from Visual Communications Group

2011-06-03T10:33:00.009-05:00

Social Networking 101 Part 3: Twitter

2010-08-19T08:50:00.009-05:00

Welcome back to our third segment on Social Networking 101. To recap, last week we talked about where to find your Facebook audience. Let's be honest, it's not much of a networking tool if you don't have anyone following your business page. So, I provided helpful suggestions on where to look for potential audience members. I also listed useful places to look for other business pages and groups to

Social Networking 101 Part 2: Facebook

2010-08-12T10:46:00.013-05:00

Welcome back to our second segment on Social Networking 101. Last week, I highlighted few 'essential' features for you to consider incorporating into your own Facebook business page. These features will help add some depth to your page by providing multiple outlets for you to expand your business and brand beyond the walls of Facebook.So, you have a business page up and running. Now it's time for

Great Deal from Weldmart-Online on Complete Welding Systems

2010-08-12T09:44:00.005-05:00

We've got another great deal for you this week. Weldmart-Online is offering a complete Welding System for less than the cost of a replacement OTC-Mig Boy® Spool Gun! Also, get a free consumable kit* (a $29.95 value) with every order.*Limit 1 kit per order. Offer ends August 26, 2010.

Winner of Free Premium Listing on Signsearch!

2010-08-10T14:54:00.004-05:00

Thanks to HP for sponsoring this promotion and to everyone who participated in the HP Campaign over the past two months. We received a great response!Congratulations to Nikki Taheri of Parsa Sign Inc. in Bayonne, NJ! Nikki is the winner of the free Premium Listing on Signsearch.Didn’t win? You’re in luck! We still have a few extra Premium Listings to offer, only slightly less free than the one

Social Networking 101 Part 1: Facebook

2010-08-06T10:27:00.027-05:00

Welcome to our weekly segments on Social Networking 101. The goal of these segments is to provide useful information and valuable tips on social media to help you grow your business. Enjoy! This week we're focusing on a few basic features to include in your Facebook business page. We decided to highlight these features because they were easy to incorporate, enhanced the user experience, and were

Optimizing Your Business Online

2010-08-03T14:38:00.002-05:00

I've come across an article with some grit and real substance on how to optimize your business listing for local searches. Dave Cosper's article (SearchEngineGuide.com), takes a solid stab at developing a formulaic equation, of sorts, to help business owners understand what they can do optimize their online "findability" (Cosper's term, not mine) on major search engines such as Google Maps, Yahoo

New Marketing Products from Signsearch

2010-07-29T13:55:00.003-05:00

Everyone’s favorite search engine for the sign and graphics industry has just grown up in a big way.Here at Signsearch, we get a kick out of bringing business to the sign industry through online marketing. It’s been our thing for 10 years. Naturally, everyone here is very excited to introduce our new line of marketing products, designed to leverage the latest changes in internet marketing to

Featured Product - Lighted Vehicle Wraps

2010-07-27T13:32:00.011-05:00

Learn how to create Lighted Vehicle Wraps with EmeraLITE! Market your business or offer this great new product to your customer base today.Learn how to become a dealer or learn how create your own lighted vehicle wraps today!

Who Uses Customer Reviews?

2010-07-22T15:11:00.005-05:00

The Marketing Blog made a recent post on an important and sometimes overlooked aspect of marketing. Now more than ever customer reviews are playing a key role in the decision making process. The bottom line is we trust peer-to-peer evaluations on products and services.How many of us use peer reviews to make a decision on a purchase or decide where to shop? Now take a look at your own business.

ISA Launches Sign Code Hotspot Database

2010-07-20T14:06:00.004-05:00

International Sign Association (ISA) has announced today the launch of their new, ISA-member only, Sign Code Hotspot Database. ISA is providing the industry with a valuable online resource for sign companies to utilize in their own local communities. The new database contains supporting information and educational materials on over a dozen of the most important sign regulations the industry has

Limited-Time Offer on Custom Feather Flags from NABCO

2010-07-20T08:47:00.005-05:00

NABCO now offering 20% off Custom Feather Flags!- Flexible- Customizable- Portable- Easy to installCall 1-800-527-0860 and mention Promo Code POOH to receive a 20% Discount! Visit their website!View online catalog for full product line. *20% discount for first time customers on first order only. Max order size 20 flags and flag poles. Offer ends August 31, 2010, available to US residents only.

“Google Me” Rumor

2010-06-29T16:12:00.009-05:00

A Twitter post by Digg Founder Kevin Rose has sparked a whirlwind of rumors surrounding a possible Google fueled social networking platform that could potentially rival Facebook called "Google Me". TechCrunch explores the rumor a bit further with the help of Adam D’Angelo, former Facebook CTO. D’Angelo has mentioned that “this is not a rumor. This is a real project".Okay, here's my question for

Logging On Again...

2010-06-17T10:50:00.003-05:00

Those ominous dark clouds that have been lingering over our economy are slowly starting to part, letting through a sliver of hope. Birds are singing, people are dancing in the streets. Overly dramatic? Maybe. But the economy is getting better, people are buying again, and that’s good news for everybody.With consumer spending experiencing a sudden growth spurt in 2010, how can savvy business

Riding the Wave and Saving the Titanic

2010-06-08T15:51:00.002-05:00

Interesting Q&A with Paul Parkin, founding partner of a brand consultancy firm in San Francisco whose clients range from Disney and Coca-Cola to start-ups, on marketing to “Generation Y” or the “Millennial Generation”:http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=129587(The exact demographic of Generation Y is debatable and varies significantly… a rough consensus though

Visual Communications Group Hires Matthew Brown as Creative Director

2010-05-18T10:23:00.003-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Kalika Dugan, Marketing CoordinatorVisual Communications Group, Inc.(952) 960-4488Kalika.Dugan@vcgcorporate.comVisual Communications Group Hires Matthew Brown as Creative Director BURNSVILLE, Minn. – May 18, 2010 – Visual Communications Group, Inc. (VCG), a full-service marketing company serving the visual and graphic communications industry, announces that Matthew

Visual Communications Group Launches Flagship Domain in Canada

2010-05-05T11:05:00.001-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Kalika Dugan, Marketing CoordinatorVisual Communications Group, Inc.(952) 960-4488Kalika.Dugan@vcgcorporate.comVisual Communications Group Launches Flagship Domain in CanadaBURNSVILLE, Minn. – May 4, 2010 – Visual Communications Group, Inc. (VCG), a full-service marketing company that serves the visual and graphic communications industry, announced today the launch of

Standout Blog

2010-05-04T08:16:00.004-05:00

For those of you that are embarking on the world of blogging or are considering starting a blog ... take some pointers from Dan Sawatzky and his blog Speaking From Experience. Not only does he provide amazing photos, but he walks you through his design and creative process (which is pretty neat). For anyone specializing in three dimensional signage, do yourself a favor and check out this blog.

Last Chance! Spider Stake Now 69¢ Each – Offer Ends April 30!

2010-04-27T14:20:00.008-05:00

For a limited-time only, get the Spider Stake for only 69¢ with Free Shipping! Offer ends this Friday, April 30. To learn more about USA Sign Frame and Stake and the newly redesigned Spider Stake, click here.

New Sign Paint is Ultra Low VOC, but Better For More Than the Environment

2010-04-15T14:08:00.003-05:00

Matthews Paint, manufacturer of the highest quality industrial coatings has developed a low-VOC acrylic polyurethane that will rival water-based paints on the market. In addition to being environmentally friendly it has greater durability, gloss retention and hiding than standard acrylic polyurethane paints on the market.Matthews Paint is truly a leader in the industry with its forward-thinking

ISA Sign Expo Daily Winner! Day 3!

2010-04-14T16:19:00.004-05:00

Congratulations to Fernando Carnairo of Palm Coast Signs & Graphics in Palm Coast, FL. Fernando is the day 3 winner of the Target Gift Card giveaway. Thanks to everyone for stopping by our booth at the ISA Sign Expo! It was great to see everyone and we hope you thoroughly enjoyed it as much as we did.A big thanks to ISA for another great show! I'll post photos from the trade show later this week

ISA Sign Expo Daily Winner! Day 2!

2010-04-10T09:20:00.004-05:00

Congratulations to Debbie Miller of Signresource in Knoxville, TN! Debbie is the day 2 winner of the Target Gift Card giveaway.Come and visit our booth #2250! We're giving away another Target Gift Card at the end of the day!

ISA Sign Expo Daily Winner!

2010-04-09T13:50:00.003-05:00

Congratulations to Dick Pryor of Signs Now in Clarksville, TN! Mr. Pryor is the winner of the Daily Target Gift Card Drawing. Stop by and get a chance to win! Booth #2250

ISA Sign Expo - signsearch Made You Look Winner

2010-04-09T09:24:00.006-05:00

Congratulations to Linda Werner of 3-D Signs in Laguna Hills, CA! Here's Linda with her sales rep, Mark Solheid of Visual Communications Group. Linda is the signsearch Made You Look Instant Winner of the $500 Pointe Orlando Gift Card.

Congratulations! Target Gift Card Winner!

2010-04-09T08:41:00.003-05:00

We had a great first day at the ISA Sign Expo. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth #2250. Congratulations to Dick Pryor of Signs Now in Clarksville, TN! Mr. Pryor is the winner of the Target Gift Card.Stop by today and get a chance to win a Target Gift Card! We'd love to see you.

Target Gift Card Drawing Everyday at the VCG booth #2250 at ISA

2010-04-08T12:12:00.005-05:00

Today's the first day of the ISA Sign Expo in Orlando and we're off to a great start! Stop by our booth at #2250 and get a chance to win a Target Gift Card!

Forget Grommets & Make Stronger Banners Instantly!

2010-03-26T10:01:00.008-05:00

Check out another great offer from a trusted manufacturer on the VCG Network! Banner Ups products eliminate the hassle and cost of traditional grommets. Banner Ups invites you to try out their great product now! Request your free sample today by clicking here.Visit Banner Ups #2072 and Visual Communications Group #2250 in Orlando! We'll see you at ISA Sign Expo in less than 2 weeks.

Faith Based Advertising

2010-03-25T08:38:00.002-05:00

In re-reading that recent small business advertising report from WebVisible, Inc., (summarized here: http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Midmarket/Small-Business-Search-Spending-Rises-Report-Finds-140656/), another thing struck me. The report states that “conversions are predominantly calls…”.Darn.The wonderful world of the world wide web, (would that be wwwww.?), was supposed to make everything so nicely

2 Weeks Left Until ISA Sign Expo!

2010-03-24T12:41:00.003-05:00

There are only two weeks left until the ISA Sign Expo in Orlando. Don't miss out the industry trade show of the year. Register through VCG and receive complimentary trade show registration and get a chance to instantly win a $500 Pointe Orlando Gift Card!Go to http://www.madeyoulook2010.com to register now!Come visit our booth #2250!

Of Dew Worms and Advertising

2010-03-23T14:47:00.003-05:00

A new report from WebVisible, Inc., (summarized here: http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Midmarket/Small-Business-Search-Spending-Rises-Report-Finds-140656/), found that small businesses surveyed spent 30% more on search advertising in the fourth quarter of 2009 vs. the third quarter of 2009, and 111% more than in the fourth quarter of 2008. This, I suppose, could be interpreted as either a sign that

Gerber Scientific Products announces their 2010 Gerber EDGE Roadshow schedule

2010-03-15T11:24:00.006-05:00

Gerber Scientific Products has announced its 2010 summer tour schedule and will be offering free seminars in 23 locations across the country. This traveling seminar is geared toward teaching users how to expand their sales and improve margins.Gerber Scientific Products is also offering $1000 in free goods for each attending company!Read More!See tour locations & sign up now!

Free Shipping on Solo - Cold Laminators

2010-03-10T16:27:00.006-06:00

Get Free Shipping* on Solo - Cold Laminators!Solo - Cold Laminator• Makes laminating a one person operation• Costs thousands less than competitive models• Great for laminating wraps, signage, photos• Mount prints to boards in seconds• Made in the U.S.A.Limited time only! Must call and use offer code SS15 by April 15!To find a dealer near you call (800) 645-3323or E-mail: info@

Amazing New Fabric Print Process

2010-03-01T09:13:00.004-06:00

AAA Flag & Banner announces a new state-of-the-art fabric print process and 20% off your first order. Chemical Rinse & Steam Fixation Process * Removes harsh chemicals for safe handling· Eliminates excess inks * Ensures colors won’t run * Outdoor durable inks * Starting at $3.00 per square footFor a limited time, get 20% off your first order!

Get Complimentary Trade Show Registration for ISA Sign Expo 2010

2010-02-18T15:27:00.005-06:00

Don't forget to register for ISA Sign Expo 2010 in Orlando, FL. This will be an event you don't want to miss.Register through Visual Communications Group and get complimentary registration to the trade show and you could instantly win a $500 Pointe Orlando Gift Card!Register now and see if you're a winner!

Save Thousands with the Solo - Cold Laminator!

2010-02-09T14:12:00.008-06:00

With over 40 years of experience, Daige has earned a world-wide reputation for manufacturing the highest quality adhesive systems, cold adhesive systems, mounting presses, liquid laminating systems, and related supplies in the industry.Solo - Cold Laminator• Costs thousands less than competitive models• Easy to use and set up• Great for laminating wide format wraps, signage, photos• Mount

Save Time & Money with the Quick Clamp from New Visions

2010-02-09T13:40:00.010-06:00

New Visions Solutions is a company that invents and develops innovative ideas to make life easier for the sign industry. New Visions now introduces the patent pending Quick Clamp and for a limited time only get the Quick Clamp for a low introductory price of $84.99!• Weather resistant aluminum clamp• Quick installation• Easily adjusts to fit any height• Contemporary styling• Long lasting

New from signsearch - 9 Ways to Save

2010-02-03T14:20:00.005-06:00

Our February Digital Deck is here! Click on the deck to see if there are any offers that can save you money or help you grow your business.

Register for Sign Expo 2010 and See if You're A Winner!

2010-01-26T15:37:00.003-06:00

International Sign Association teams with Visual Communications Group to drive attendance at Sign Expo 2010BURNSVILLE, Minn. – January 26, 2010 – Visual Communications Group, Inc. (VCG), a full-service marketing company that serves the visual and graphic communications industry, along with its flagship search engine signsearch™, will team up with the International Sign Association (ISA) to

Mark Jameson Joins FASTSIGNS as Senior VP of Franchise Development

2010-01-22T14:35:00.004-06:00

Best wishes to Mark Jameson as the newly appointed senior vice president of franchise development for FASTSIGNS International.Read about his initiatives and goals for the coming year.

ISA Names Hensley VP Sales and Marketing

2010-01-21T09:10:00.005-06:00

Congratulations to Brandon Hensley as the vice president of sales and marketing for International Sign Association.Read more here.

Avery Dennison Introduces New Digital Media Swatchbook

2010-01-20T08:57:00.003-06:00

Avery Dennison Digital Media Swatchbook is a newest tool developed to make the selection process easier for choosing the right Avery Graphics digital print medium and overlaminates.Read more here!

UK's Construction Sites Going Green

2010-01-19T09:11:00.004-06:00

Ecosheet could change the face of construction sites and our landfills forever.Read about this innovative new product and how traditional plywood may be a thing of the past.

Roland University 2010 Workshop Schedule Announced

2010-01-18T08:25:00.005-06:00

Roland University 2010 to offer new digital printing boot camp, born to wrap workshops, webinars and more!Learn how to make 2010 more profitable with Roland University's workshops! Inkjet WorkshopsNew! - Digital Printing Boot CampBorn To Wrap Vehicle Graphics WorkshopEngraving and Custom Apparel WorkshopsIndoor and ADA Signage WorkshopR-Wear Rhinestone Apparel Decoration WorkshopGiftware, Awards

December Digital Deck - SAVE NOW

2009-12-07T16:51:00.009-06:00

If you're looking for deals and steals ... look no further. The December Digital Deck is full of special offers from trusted industry suppliers.View the December Digital Deck here!

Daktronics Provides Equipment & Event Support for London NFL Events

2009-11-23T09:30:00.004-06:00

Daktronics supplied the technology and support to transform the United Kingdom's Wembley Stadium into a National Football League venue for a third staight year. Read about it here.

Cooking up a viral mess

2009-11-18T08:43:00.004-06:00

I'm sure most of you have heard of the Domino's Pizza video that cooked up a viral mess. If not, take a minute or two and read it here.Not only did this video jump to the top of Google searches for Domino's, but it had also become the top conversation topic for other social media outlets like Twitter. The video posted by two former Domino's Pizza employees resulted in over million views within a

NY Times Article - How to Market Your Business With Facebook

2009-11-12T09:08:00.004-06:00

The New York Times recently published an article that summaries helpful tips to market your business with a Facebook Page.Take 5 minutes out of your busy morning and read it here.

Ten Ways to Reinvigorate Your Email Marketing - hosted by 1to1 Media

2009-11-10T08:17:00.005-06:00

I just attended a complimentary webinar hosted by 1to1 Media on "Ten Ways to Reinvigorate Your Email Marketing". Dinesh Kandanchatha, Director, Corporate Sales for Protus, was the keynote presenter for this best practice webinar.I found this webinar to be insightful and helpful to our email campaigns as it reinforced 10 tactical email marketing tips that we currently practice and highlighted

Lock in a low price on signsearch

2009-11-09T08:57:00.007-06:00

It's never too early or too late to start planning your advertising budget for 2010.We'd like to introduce our new program, Price for Life. Get the Price for Life guarantee!Not only will we guarantee that your price will never go up, but you'll also save 10% off your annual Listing price! Your Premium Listing will automatically renew each year, and, starting now, you won't have to worry about

Send us updates! We'd love to hear from you.

2009-11-05T16:47:00.004-06:00

Tell us what's new with your company! Keep us informed on the latest updates from your company and you may see it appear on the Visual Communications Group blog, fan page, or @vcgcorporate (Twitter).You can send updates to social@vcgcorporate.com.

New website launch for FASTSIGNS

2009-11-05T16:30:00.003-06:00

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. just unveiled it's new and improved website to the public. Check out the original Business Wire news release here.

Blog Shout Out

2009-11-04T10:58:00.006-06:00

I recently stumbled upon Michael Hyatt's blog while researching my next blog post. For those of you embarking on the wonderful journey of social networking, I'd suggest you take a minute or two and check out this site.It's no easy task finding a reputable, smart, informative and educational resource on social networking. Hopefully, you'll also find this to be a valuable reference.Click here to

NOWISM

2009-10-28T08:46:00.002-05:00

Thought you might find this of interest. Trend Briefing on social networking and its shifting effects on how consumers (especially young consumers will) relate to business.This article is a bit avant-garde but provokes interesting questions. Click here to read.

Puzzeled by the PowerCube's Construction

2009-10-23T11:06:00.009-05:00

Avery Graphics made a large donation of vinyl that helped make Destination Imagination's "Power Cube Challenge" a reality. Destination Imagination is a unique program that helps young people all over the world build skills in the following areas: creative, critical thinking, teamwork, time management, and problem solving.Destination Imagination had more than 10,000 students in 40 countries

How to customize a Facebook fan page

2009-10-20T09:50:00.014-05:00

It sounds fairly simple, but creating a customized Facebook fan page takes a lot of work. My goal was to create a customized fan page loaded with USEFUL applications. Fair warning... I'm not an expert. I'm only reporting what I learned to hopefully save you from a big headache.So, I spent a majority of my work day (don't tell my boss) trying out different applications for Visual Communications

Google AdWords - don't make these mistakes

2009-10-16T10:25:00.010-05:00

Have you used Google AdWords in the past? Or are you considering using them now? In any case, I'd suggest you read this great article by the NY Times.This article describes the experiences of seven small business owners using Google AdWords. One of the most important tips you'll get out of this article is that Google AdWords needs constant monitoring (unless you want to run up an expensive bill

The latest buzz - Agfa UV Inkjet Systems

2009-10-09T09:35:00.013-05:00

Bill and Joan Belmont, FASTSIGNS franchise owners in Lawrenceville, NJ, have been able to expand their product offerings, increase revenue, and lower costs with Agfa's UV Inkjet System.Click here to read the article.Don't forget to check out their signsearch profile. click here

New from signsearch - 12 Ways to Save

2009-10-07T10:42:00.004-05:00

signsearch is sending a digital card deck filled with sign industry supplier offers every other month. Check out this month's offers by clicking on the link or image below!www.vcgcorporate.com/deck